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WHO: Demyx and Rapunzel
WHAT: Demyx needs a mural painted in his new apartment to liven it up a little. Because he can.
WHEN: March 1st
WHERE: Genessia
WARNINGS: None whatsoever. Might even be cute.

As promised, Demyx got in touch once he'd settled in his new bachelor apartment. There was nothing terribly exciting about it, everything was white, just like he was familiar with. He'd gotten a white bed, but went a little fun and got blue bedding. The walls were white, the carpet was white...everything else was as sterile as ever. The only change was that he had his sitar propped up against the wall in the corner of the room, simply because he could.

All in all, it reminded him of home. He wasn't entirely sure that was a good thing, but that was just how it was. He hadn't bothered to get anything for the kitchen yet either, so it all looked so plain. What he had done was pick out the wall he wanted Rapunzel to paint on.

When she knocked at the door, he got up and answered, still in full uniform of course. Old habits died hard.

"Are you Rapunzel?"

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[There's a bit of pressure on her hair as he stopped and leaned forward a bit. He laughed a little. It sounded nervous but really, he wasn't.]

Guess I shouldn't have asked that, huh?

[He was supposed to be good at this sort of thing. Demyx was almost finished however, he finished pulling the loose strands into the braid and tied it off carefully.]

I'm not used to it at all. I can't.

[Keeping still, she listened quietly before speaking up again.]

You.. can't? What do you mean you can't?

Just what I said. I can't feel it. I can't feel anything.

[As much as he would have shrugged it off playfully, it wouldn't help and she would ask more questions.]

I don't have a heart.

[Since he seemed to be done braiding, it was safe to turn around now. Of course she was confused, but more than that she was worried. He... couldn't feel emotions? How do you just... not have a heart? She knew people are brought from random places, but that was just... so sad...]

I.. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope I didn't offend you. [And then after a small pause..] How is that possible? I mean... I would help any way I can if it's possible, but I doubt magical glowing hair when I sing will help something like that.

You didn't. You can't, anyway.

[She could be as mean or tactless as she wanted, he wouldn't feel anything.]

Thanks for the offer, but I don't think magic can fix it. Well, not that magic. Kingdom Hearts can fix it.

[He tapped his fingers on the floor.]

My heart was stolen from me awhile ago. Years, I think. Hard to say how long. I was this big.

[He held his hand to his chest.]

Kingdom Hearts? What's that?

[And again after yet another pause, without warning she throw her arms around him to gently hug him.]

I know this probably doesn't mean much but... if there's anything I can do let me know.

[Demyx looked surprised at the sudden hug. It wasn't like hugs were likely to be going around in the Organization. It was pretty foreign to him. Hesitantly he brought his arms up, returning it stiffly.]

Kingdom Hearts isn't pretty. We, the Nobodies, are monsters.

[She seemed like a nice girl.]

[After the hug, she looked at him for a moment before gently putting her hand on his cheek.]

You don't look like a monster to me. No matter who you are, you're still a living being. That doesn't matter.

[And after another small pause, she stood up and handed him the brush she'd gotten him.]

With my hair braided, we can start painting now.

[It probably wasn't much, but hopefully it would be something to cheer him up.]

An awfully broad definition of living. We aren't supposed to exist. My Other was supposed to exist.

[He got up with her though, taking the brush.]

I do really want a mural.

Well, you're alive now, right? Why not take advantage of that? I'm not sure what your "Other" is, but You're alive and existing now. You're your own person, Nobody or... human.

Can I really be alive without a heartbeat?

[He looked at the wall, thinking about that.]

I am the Nobody Demyx. My Other was a boy with a different name, it was really his heart that was stolen. He had a strong heart and that's why I am a Nobody. I appeared, looking just like myself only my heart was gone. It's complicated, I know. Someday when Kingdom Hearts is completed, my heart will return and I'll be him again.

Why not? There's a lot of other crazy things that happen here? I shouldn't have long glowing hair when I sing that heals, and yet I do. I guess to some degree I was born with it, but I have a feeling that there's something more to this than I know.

[Considering the last memory she had of back home was being bound and tied up while she watched her "mother" stabbed the man she came to love.]

You may have been "born" from someone else, but you are your own person now because you've lived your own life and have your own personality that probably grew from that.

Whatever your hair is, it's beautiful. [Demyx offered her a smile before he sighed again.]

Where I'm from we're not considered alive. But thanks for thinking so.

[He tilts his head a little.]

I never really thought about being separate from him. It was always assumed I was him just heartless.

Well... Here I'd like to think you are, regardless.

I'm sure over time it becomes more apparent with the actions you take and the things you say. Not everything can add up together when you think of what he might be doing.

Oh he isn't doing anything. His heart was stolen. He became a heartless and probably died. The whole thing is complicated.

[He waves his hand.]

It has been years since I became this way. I'm not sure how many. I want my heart back but as long as I have my music I'll be okay.

Oh, right... It sounds complicated.

[She's still going to put her faith in him regardless, even if that may or may not be a stupid idea.]

You are you, and that's all that matters. [Turning to the wall.] First we should draw a basic outline of what you'd like. I mean, we could start painting now, but it would be harder to adjust any mistakes with paint.

Alright, well, let's give it a shot. Lots of ocean, and sandy beach with those palm trees. Maybe some clouds...hey think I can have a dolphin too?

[He almost looks excited, but his wall is not going to be white. He is thrilled.]

[As he's speaking, she's drawing a basic outline of what he wanted.]

Yeah, of course!

I like dolphins! Okay, well I like a lot of sea creatures, but something about them...

[That probably sounds weird. He ducks his head a little. Axel would have laughed at him.]

Sunshine too, something really bright.

Maybe we can other sea life if you'd like while we're at it?

[She is slightly giggling, but not because it sounded weird. It was a nice sentiment and it was nice to know more about him. Drawing the sun with the help of a ladder -- since she couldn't use her hair to pull her up like she could in her tower -- she finished the outline, now working on trying to draw a dolphin jumping out of the water.]

Yeah, okay. Like starfish, and a crab on the beach!

[He can't draw so he just admires her skills, even in outlines.]

Hey, do you know if there is a beach in this world?

[Adding those in as she goes then.]

Hmm... I'm not sure... It would be nice to see personally.

[She's always seen beaches, or even bodies of water for that matter, in books.... Unless you counted the dam being broken down...?]

I'll let you know if I find one. I'd like to go, since it's been so long. I really like swimming. Do you swim?

[As excited as he is for this mural, he is really just watching her draw. He has no confidence he'll be able to help.]

Oh well.. I... never really got to swim myself. [Unless you count that time the dam broke on her and Eugene...] I didn't really get to do a lot of things back home though.

Really? The princesses in the fairy tales all lead these super exciting lives!

[His only frame of reference really.]

Then, when I find a beach you need to come with me to go swimming. I won't let you drown.

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